Spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says Kentucky outpaced all surrounding states in the number of birds harvested per square mile last spring. Hunters reported taking 32,498 wild turkeys for an average of 0.82 per square mile, placing Kentucky slightly ahead of Tennessee.

About 90,000 people hunt turkeys in Kentucky and each is allowed a limit of two bearded birds during the spring season. Any combination of male turkeys or female turkeys with visible bears may be included in the season limit. No more than one bird may be taken per day.

Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.